1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1976 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
